Potato wedges vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between potato wedges and potato salad
- Potato wedges have more vitamin B6 and phosphorus; however, potato salad has more fats.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for potato salad is 23% higher.
- Potato salad has 2 times less vitamin B6 than potato wedges. Potato wedges have 0.35mg of vitamin B6, while potato salad has 0.141mg.
- Potato wedges are lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 3.737g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 529mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.141mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 2.2g | 8.2g | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 25.5g | 11.17g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 87mg | 52mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 394mg | 254mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.54mg | 0.89mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.55g | 1.429g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.3g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.451g | 2.48g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 123kcal | 143kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 11.2mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.65mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 2.68g | 0% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.2g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 456kcal | 534kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 81g | 70g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 2.8 | 4.4 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 23.5g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +128.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +272.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.3% |
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Protein
~2.68g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3563.7% |
